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| Erghina Traditional Village Cottage , Gavalohori, Chania |
One can still see elements dating back to the 16th century (the carved stone doorway inside the house). Two old stone arches span the length of the sitting and dining rooms showing visible signs of centuries of use. The cottage has been awarded a prize by the Ministry of Culture for its restoration. A few metres from the village square, the entrance leads into an enclosed courtyard, typical of the area, paved with flagstones and shaded by a plane tree. In the corners old earthenware pots (pithoi), once destined to store wine and oil, are now being used as decorative artifacts.The kitchen, once the stable of the house, is fully equipped with a stove, small oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster and all the necessary kitchenware and cutlery.
(sleeping galleries above either side of the arch accessed by wooden stairs) and a couch/bed. There is also a bathroom en suite with bath and washing machine. The sitting room is equipped with T.V., a telephone and a portable radio/cassette/CD player.The dining room has a wooden staircase leading to the Master bedroom (the "ondas") with a double bed and ceiling fan overhead. There is also a WC/shower en suite. From the bedroom there is direct access to a terrace overlooking the courtyard, also shaded by the plane tree and also to a large terrace with views to the village and the White Mountains and a shady pergola. This cottage can accommodate up to 4 persons, making it a perfect choice for couples or families alike. |
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The Village of Gavalohori
Gavalohori is a traditional village awarded protected status. It nestles in a valley amongst hills covered with
cypress, carob, and olive trees in the Apokoronas region about 25kms south east of Hania.
Its history, and its name, go back to the 11 th -12 th centuries (1080 to 1181 A.D.), when the Byzantine general
Philippos Gavalas was ordered by the Emperor of Byzantium to settle there.
The evidence of its history is still visible in its many old houses, some of which have being lovingly and
tastefully restored by their owners.
Gavalohori is now a magnet for Greek and foreign visitors, interested in a really relaxing vacation away from
the noise of overcrowded resorts, in an environment of natural beauty and close to the everyday life of a village.
In the Folk Museum of the village, a perfect example of the local traditional architecture, many traditional
household artifacts, silk, pottery, guns, coins, hand carved items from old churches, icons and numerous other
objects are displayed together with the renowned special lace (kopaneli), a rare lace similar to that which can be
found in the city of Bruges in Belgium and in Venice.
The Venetian wells with their stone vault like covers which once supplied the village with water, now only
supply the sheep and goats of the few remaining shepherds of the area.
Tavernas, coffee shops, a bakery, and mini-market are there to serve the visitors. About 3 kms from
Gavalohori is the small village of Almyrida with its clear blue waters, and sandy beach
Gavalohori is a traditional village awarded protected status. It nestles in a valley amongst hills covered with
cypress, carob, and olive trees in the Apokoronas region about 25kms south east of Hania.
Its history, and its name, go back to the 11 th -12 th centuries (1080 to 1181 A.D.), when the Byzantine general
Philippos Gavalas was ordered by the Emperor of Byzantium to settle there.
The evidence of its history is still visible in its many old houses, some of which have being lovingly and
tastefully restored by their owners.
Gavalohori is now a magnet for Greek and foreign visitors, interested in a really relaxing vacation away from
the noise of overcrowded resorts, in an environment of natural beauty and close to the everyday life of a village.
In the Folk Museum of the village, a perfect example of the local traditional architecture, many traditional
household artifacts, silk, pottery, guns, coins, hand carved items from old churches, icons and numerous other
objects are displayed together with the renowned special lace (kopaneli), a rare lace similar to that which can be
found in the city of Bruges in Belgium and in Venice.
The Venetian wells with their stone vault like covers which once supplied the village with water, now only
supply the sheep and goats of the few remaining shepherds of the area.
Tavernas, coffee shops, a bakery, and mini-market are there to serve the visitors. About 3 kms from
Gavalohori is the small village of Almyrida with its clear blue waters, and sandy beach
| Prices 2010 April / May/ Oct June - September £ 699.00 £ 845.00 * sleeps up to 4 persons * prices for cottage per 7 night stay |
